ER23-240: 449 Wooster Avenue Residential Project

The project at 449 Wooster Avenue in San Jose, California, seeks approval for the development of a 20-unit, four-story multifamily residential building, including two deed-restricted units priced at or below 50% of the Area Median Income, on a 0.35-gross-acre site. This development requires the demolition of two existing single-family homes and two accessory structures, as well as the removal of 11 trees—nine of which are classified as ordinance-size under local regulations. The project is governed by local land use and environmental review procedures under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), having qualified for a categorical exemption under Section 15332 as an in-fill development. This exemption was granted based on the site’s location within an urbanized area, its consistency with the city’s general plan and zoning codes, the absence of protected habitats or significant environmental impacts related to traffic, noise, air quality, or water, and the availability of adequate public utilities. The City of San Jose serves as the lead agency and approved the exemption, with the Notice of Exemption filed with the Santa Clara County Clerk-Recorder’s Office on August 15, 2025. No federal contracts, clauses, or procurement structures apply; this is strictly a municipal permitting and environmental compliance process. The project applicant, Jay Shen, is responsible for executing the work in accordance with local codes, while Charlotte Yuen of the City of San Jose Planning Division is the primary point of contact for administrative and regulatory matters. All financial transactions related to the approval process were handled through a $50 environmental filing fee paid via credit card through VitalChek to the County Clerk’s Office. No contract value, pricing, delivery schedule, or federal acquisition elements such as CLINs, FAR clauses, or CAGE/UEI numbers are applicable, as the documentation constitutes a local land-use application rather than a federal procurement action.